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James H. Stewart, PRPBiography
Jim is a native of Los Angeles and grew up in the south bay region of Los Angeles County. He received his Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and Philosophy from California State University Dominguez Hills. Jim has spent 25 years in corporate media and events, eleven years at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and worked intermittantly as a freelance producer/director. The introduction of digital technology, coupled with the corporate downsizing of the early nineties, led Jim to decid to turn his life-long work with and interest in non-profit associations into his profession.
Jim has been a Boy Scout and Sea Explorer Leader, a YMCA Indian Guide, YMCA Hi-Y leader and three year member of the Model Legislature Program (where he was first introduced to Parliamentary Procedure). Jim served as Amateur Mendicant (treasurer) of the Non-Canonical Calabashes, (The Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles), was two term President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Television Association, and President of the California State Association of Parliamentarians for 1999 - 2000. (See list below)
Jim received his Professional Registered Parliamentrian designation in 1988 and has served a diverse clientele since then (see client list).
Jim lives in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Lorraine and an assortment of pets. His hobbies include cooking, woodworking, wine making and educational pursuits. He is is very active in his community, serving on the boards of directors of several local organizations.
Board and Civic Association Positions held
1970-1976 Crescent Bay Area Council BSA Skippers Committee
1976-1982 Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles, Board of Directors & Treasurer
1985-1993 International Television Association, Los Angles Chapter, Board of Directors
1988-1990 International Television Association, Los Angles Chapter, President
1988-1990 International Television Association, National Executive Counsel
1987-1996 Valley Cultural Center, Board of Directors
1991-1994 Valley Cultural Center, Secretary
1988-1998 MTA Site 24 Advisory Committee
1989-1992 Task Force For Our Fair Share San Fernando Valley, Founder, President
1990-1998 Van Nuys GM Plant Redevelopment Community Advisory Committee
1990-1998 Mid Valley Chamber Of Commerce, Board of Directors
1995-1996 Mid Valley Chamber Of Commerce Vice President, Government Division,
1990-1998 United Chambers Of Commerce of San Fernando Valley, Board of Directors
1995-2001 Van Nuys Airport Advisory Council, Member & Parliamentarian
2001-2002 Van Nuys Airport Advisory Council, Vice Chair
1996-1998 United Chambers of Commerce of San Fernando Valley, Assistant Secretary
1996-2001 United Chambers of Commerce of San Fernando Valley, Parliamentarian
1996-1999 Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, Board of Directors & Parliamentarian
1999-2001 Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley, Parliamentarian
1996-1997 California State Association of Parliamentarians, Southern Area Chairman
1997-1998 California State Association of Parliamentarians, Vice President
1998-1999 California State Association of Parliamentarians, President Elect
1999-2000 California State Association of Parliamentarians, President
2001-2003 Board of Directors, Mission Community Hospital